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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Abdulmuttalip DOKMETAS (TUR) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for GHRP-6 (S2 Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics). As a consequence, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is

Meeting of the Independent Monitoring Group

The Independent Monitoring Group Members, Kate Mittelstadt and Michael Ask met the Representatives of eight of the nine IWF Member Federations suspended by the IWF Executive Board with 20 October 2017. The President and General Secretary of the IWF and representatives of the IWF Executive Board also attended the meeting. The meeting was also assisted by Clean Sport Commission Chair, Richard Young. The Member Federations had the chance to explain their situation, to provide detailed information about their progress and to raise their questions to the IMG Members in person. An extensive review of the compliance of the nine MFs with the Criteria imposed by the Executive Board has been continuously conducted by the IMG throughout the suspension period. The Group will carry on with its work to monitor the MFs' compliance and to render corresponding decisions in respect of the conditional reinstatement of these MFs. The participants welcomed the constructive discussions conducted at the meeting and the Representatives of the Member Federations expressed one again their determination to work together with the IWF to support and implement measures to provide a level playing field for Clean

IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018

During the Period of the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, all Athletes shall be subject to Doping Controls. The Period of the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games is defined as “the period commencing on the date of the opening of the Olympic village for the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, namely, 2 October 2018, up until and including the day of the closing ceremony of the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, namely, 18 October 2018”. With respect to whereabouts information, Athletes and their respective National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are requested to ensure that they understand their obligations under the IOC Anti-Doping Rules. The responsibility for whereabouts will lie with the Athletes to provide the necessary information on ADAMS or other systems recognized by WADA. It is required that all Athletes currently in a whereabouts system to include sufficient details (such as block and room number in the athlete village and place of training) in the whereabouts system (ADAMS), so that they can be easily located from the date of the opening of the village up to and including the date of the Closing Ceremony of the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games. Please read carefully the IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. Consult the applicable WADA Prohibited List

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Carla MAGNONI (BOL) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide (S5. Diuretics and Masking Agents). As a consequence, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is